How long does the adoption process usually take? The timeline for adoption really is quite unpredictable. Generally speaking, international adoption right now takes anywhere from 2-5 years. The ideal timeline is about two years, but I’ve known families that have experienced a much longer ...
Coffee Chat 3.0
When you were fostering, did you get preference over a boy or girl? You are able to select a gender if you feel it is the best decision for your family. We chose not to specify a gender and we just happened to get calls for boys both times. What is the BEST part of being a ...
Halloween 2019
Happy Halloween from Tarzan, Jane, Professor Archimedes Q. Porter and Terk! I love holidays. Although Halloween has never been my favorite, now that I have kids I can't help but get on board with all the festivities. Generally speaking, I just love to celebrate, and it’s become the ...
Life Post-Adoption
Six months ago we stood before a judge and legally finalized Mason’s adoption. It was one of the best days of our lives and we are so grateful we were granted forever with him. It was a two year process leading up to his adoption, with lots of ups and downs within his foster care case. It’s no ...
Being the Best You
I received a question recently that I wanted to address in a blog post because I think it’s a common struggle for everyone. Someone asked, “How did you become confident in being yourself, and how do you have less insecurities? When I read this I felt flattered someone thinks I have the answers to ...
Heart Check for the Upcoming Season
In honor of the first week of October, I thought I’d share a reminder I’m giving myself as all things fall and holidays are upon us. I love this time of year. I would be completely satisfied if I could live in cozy sweaters all year round, and I am the first person to put my family in matching ...